Avo Lounge Cigar – Toro One thing I like to do when I visit a cigar store or lounge is to sample something that is exclusive or hard to find. On a recent visit to Corona Cigars in Orlando, Florida, I knew one cigar that falls into that category – the Avo Lounge cigar was […]
Cigar Review: Avo Limited Edition 2008 (LE 08) Tesoro
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Avo LE08 Tesoro One thing I will be looking to do is balance some of the new reviews with some reviews of existing cigars (a.k.a. what I will refer to as “Classic Cigars”). Last year, when the Avo Limited Edition 2010 was released, it gave me a whole new appreciate for the Avo line as […]
Month in Review: March, 2011
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I’ve decided to go ahead and continue the month in review series. This is the second installment. In this series, I will highlight some noteworthy events that happened in the world of cigars. I’ll focus on noteworthy events and smokes that I explored on the Cigar Coop website and throw in a few other tidbits […]
Cigar Review: Avo Limited Edition 2011 85th Anniversary (Avo LE11)
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The time has come. If you have followed my ramblings, you know I was a huge fan of the Avo LE10. In fact, I named it my 2010 Cigar of the Year. When talk of the Avo LE11 began hitting the internet, I was excited. There was no question – I had to try this […]
Cigar Review: Avo LE10 (2010 Cigar of the Year)
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With March 22nd being Avo Uvezian’s 85th birthday, I figured I was long overdue to provide a detailed assessment for my 2010 Cigar of the Year – the Avo Limited Edition 2010 (Avo LE10). First up, you will notice that this cigar was not only my #1 Cigar of the Year for 2010, but it […]
Avo Limited Edition 2011 (Avo LE 11) Press Release at “A Cigar Smoker’s Journal”
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As folks know, being that I named the Avo LE10 my 2010 Cigar of the Year, the most anticipated release in my book as been the sequel – the Avo Limited Edition (Avo LE11). It deserves a lot of attention in my book because it is the follow-on to the LE10. This release is going […]
Avo LE11 Update
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As mentioned earlier this month, the Avo LE 11 is in the works. I’m going to direct folks to Barry at “A Cigar Smoker’s Journal” as he has a lot of great information on this cigar. As expected, this cigar will be released March 22nd – Avo Uvezian’s 85th birthday. To not steal any thunder, […]
Cigar Preview: Avo LE 11 in the Works
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Great news for Avo Cigar fans – and especially me. I saw Edward Simon post on Twitter that an Avo LE 11 is in the works! I’ve put the Twitter post below. Forget what that publication says about a Cigar from Cuba being the 2010 Cigar of the Year. Hands down in my book – […]
2010 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #1: Avo LE 10 (Limited Edition 2010) – Cigar of the Year
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#1: 2010 Cigar of the Year – Avo LE 10 This is the final installment of “30 Cigars in 31 Days” – my review of the Top 30 Cigars for 2010. We have reached the final selection and the best is saved for last – the 2010 Cigar of the Year. My selection for 2010 […]
Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Cigar Buying Guide for 2010
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Many people come to me asking me what is the best cigar to buy for a Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s gift. Unfortunately, the first response I give them is what I term the “Standard Consulting Answer” which is “It Depends”… It depends on a few factors. Below I’ve put a table to help […]